AMI Education, located in Melbourne CBD, is a private education provider of accredited English courses;Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs in Hospitality; Diploma of Community Welfare Work and in conjunction with the University of Ballarat since 2005, Commerce and Business programs at both under-graduate and post-graduate levels. AMI Education was also approved by the Australian Government to deliver Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) under the Productivity Places Program. In April 2009, the three Australian professional accounting bodies approved AMI Education to be a provider of the Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA) program. In 2010, AMI Education launched its own bachelor degree program - the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management.

        AMI Education was established in 2002 by a group of accomplished professionals and academics who strongly believe that quality education is the key to making a difference not only to the individual, but also to society at large. Guided by this belief, AMI Education strives to deliver quality programs that provide an excellent learning experience, enabling the attainment of full intellectual and personal aspiration. Besides academic training, AMI Education endeavours to assimilate the students into the local community and equip them with the necessary life skills for a sustainable future in the Australian workforceand an enriching career.

HOW TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION?

• AMI Education's programs and pedagogy equip students with relevant disciplinary and practical knowledge and skills to become effective professionals or innovative entrepreneurs.
• AMI Education has built and will continue building a pool of committed, highly qualified and caring lecturers;
• AMI Education facilitate student-centred learning through small class size, supportive culture and environment conducive to effective learning;
• AMI Education's Academic Board and Course Committees include independent and experienced academics and professionals who oversee the academic quality of their courses;
• AMI Education's industry linkages offer students insight into the real world through guest seminars, internships and other initiatives. They also provide graduates with employment opportunities;
• AMI Education instills ethical values in their students, provide opportunities to integrate them into the community and develop essential life skills throughout their AMI Education experience - inside and outside classrooms.

       At the moment, AMI Education has more than 200 graduates from Higher Education and 300 graduates from the VET-Hospitality programs. Many of the graduates are productively contributing to the Australian economy and the economies of their home countries.

PROGRAMS AND STUDENTS

Vocational Education and Training programs

• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
• Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
• Diploma of Hospitality
• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
• Diploma of Community Services Work
• Diploma of Management
• Advanced Diploma of Management

English Programs

• Acredited courses in ELICOS, EAP and IELTS Preparation

In conjunction with the University of Ballarat

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• Bachelor of Management
• Bachelor of Management (Human Resources Management)
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• Graduate Certificate of Commerce
• Graduate Certificate of Management
• Graduate Diploma of Commerce
• Graduate Diploma of Management
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration (International Management)
• Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting)
• Master of Professional Accounting

Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA)

        SMIPA is an initiative of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) to help international students in accounting to achieve permanent residency and employment in Australia. DIAC has asked the accounting professional bodies, namely the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, CPA Australia and the National Institute of Accountants to assume responsability for developing and implementing an appropriate Professional Year for accountants. AMI Education is approved by the professional accounting bodies to be a provider of the SMIPA Program.

Students and Graduates

        From about only 10 students when AMI Education started in 2002, the student population has now grown to over 700 students from more than 10 countries.

        AMI Education had the first batch of Higher Education graduates in 2007 and Hospitality graduates in 2008. As of March 2009, more than 200 graduates had completed their bachelor and postgraduate programs; and 300 students had completed their Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diplomas in Hospitality.

        AMI Education graduates are productively contributing to the community, either in their home country or in Australia. Some of the graduates from the Hospitality programs are employed at a supervisory level in companies in the hospitality industry such as Accor Sofitel. Many graduates from the higher education programs have found management-level jobs. For example, one of them is now a chief operating officer of a frozen bakery manufacturer in Mexico that supplies to Walmart, 7-Eleven and also holds the Dunkin Donuts master franchise.

STUDENT CENTRED LEARNING

Small-Class Teaching

       AMI Education keeps their class sizes small to encourage active student participation and lively discussion during classes. At the same time, the small lecturer-student ration enables lecturers to pay more personal attention to the needs of the individual student.

Study Skills and Support Classes

       AMI Education offers a number of free classes outside the usual curriculum to enable students to improve in their studies or give them an extra edge. For example, special weekly "Study Skills" classes are held for students who need help with their studies. Workshops on academic writing and research skills are conducted everty semester. Assistance is also given to students who wish to take the IELTS test.

Practice-Oriented, Industry-Relevant Education

       Besides providing rigurous academic training, AMI EDucation brings realism into its teaching through seminars by industry practitioners, field trips and other initiatives. AMI Education's Industry Placement Office actively places students from the Hospitality programs in relevant positions in a wide variety of corporate, private and community organizations accross Melbourne.

       Students are exposed to real life working conditions supported by attractive pay rates and structured workplaces. There have been a number of success stories stemming from the 2008 Sprinf Racing Carnival in Melbourne when many of our students succesfully gained positions with Peter Rowland Catering or the Melbourne Racing Club.

Integration into the local community

       Activities and events are organized regularly to assimilate the students into the local community and enable them to appreciate cultural diversity. AMI Education organises a variety of sports, social and cultural activities throughout the year.

Industry Placement Services

       AMI Education's Industry Placement Office provides employment services to our students by assisting them with resume writing, cover letter writing, interview skills and other related job seeking skills. Information about the industry and employment opportunities is regularly disseminated to the students through notices and newsletters. Through AMI Education's industry connections, it has succesfully placed many of graduates in varied positions with organistations in Australia.

Student Services

       AMI Education provides counselling and pastoral care to students through a trained welfare counsellor and academic counselling through the Program Coordinators and the lecturers. AMI Education has also established a process to manage critical incidents and to render timely support to students who are in need.

The Way Forward

         AMI Education has come a long way since its establishment in 2002. While there is much that still needs to be done, we are now in a much stronger position to take AMI Education to its next phase. AMI Education aims to become a premier education provider in Australia, recognised for its quality teaching, excellent learning experience and valuable services to the community.

       To achieve this, AMI Education needs to continue to deliver first-rate programs that are responsive to industry and business needs. AMI Education will seek new university partners to expand their program offerings that inhance employability and provide pathways to advance educational pursuits. In the near future, AMI Education aims to offer programs in aged care, childcare, IT and other skills that are in demand by industry; and to work with university partners to offer opportunities for educational progress to graduates.

       AMI Education's competitive advantages - a proven track record, prime location, financial strength, strong commitment to providing quality education and dedicated teachers and staff.

WHY STUDY UNIVERSITY OF BALLARAT AT AMI EDUCATION?

UB Rated 5 stars in 2010 & 2011 Australia Good Universities Guide

University of Ballarat is rated 5 stars in the 2010 & 2011 Australia Good Universities Guide for teaching quality.

Study in Melbourne City at Regional University Rates

You can study in a 5 star rated university in the heart of Melbourne city at regional university rates. Save at least AUD$5000 every year for degree and post-graduate programs.

Location

Our institution is located in Melbourne CBD, one of the world’s greatest cities. It is in easy reach of major libraries, cafes, clubs and bookshops.

Smaller Class Sizes

We offer smaller classes so you will not be lost in the crowd. Every student feels welcome, and is part of a lively team focused on results.

Free English Support

During the semester international students needing extra support with their English language can enroll in free General English classes. Students in their final year of a 2 year program are eligible to apply for 20 hours of free IELTS class to assist them in achieving IELTS band 7.

Fast-track Your Studies

We offer 3 semesters a year for Higher Education in March, July and November. Students can fast-track their studies by completing:

*  A 3 year Bachelor degree in 2 years
*  A 2 year MBA / Master of Commerce program in 18 months
*  A 1.5 years MBA in 12 months

Student Scholarships

AMI Education provides our higher education students up to AUD $1000 scholarship every year for our high achievers.